Midwest Society of Association Executives d/b/a Associations North
1970 Oakcrest Avenue, Suite 100
Roseville, MN 55113
info@associationsnorth.com

Terms of Service

Welcome to the website of Midwest Society of Association Executives d/b/a Associations North (“Associations North,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, member portal, job board, e-commerce services, event registration tools, and all other online features (the “Services”).

By using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

Eligibility
You must be 18 years old or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction. You may only use the Services in accordance with applicable laws.

Accounts & Security
Some Services require an account. You agree to provide accurate information, safeguard your login, and notify us of unauthorized access. We may suspend accounts that violate these Terms.

Ownership of Content
All website content is owned by Associations North or its licensors. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute content without permission.

Prohibited Uses
You may not upload unlawful or harmful content, attempt to breach security, scrape data, disrupt the site, or violate intellectual property rights.

Payments & E-Commerce
Payments are processed by third-party vendors such as Stripe and Novi AMS. Associations North does not store full credit card numbers.

User-Generated Content
By submitting content (e.g., job posts, profiles), you grant Associations North a license to use it for operational purposes. We may remove content that violates these Terms.

Third-Party Sites & Integrations
Our Services integrate with third-party platforms such as Novi AMS, Stripe, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, and Meta Pixel. We are not responsible for their practices.

Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Total liability is limited to the amount paid to Associations North in the 12 months preceding a claim.

Indemnification
You agree to indemnify Associations North for claims arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

Governing Law
These Terms are governed by Minnesota law. Jurisdiction lies in Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms at any time.

Contact: info@associationsnorth.com

Privacy Policy

Associations North is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information.

Information We Collect
• Personal information (name, contact info, employer, membership details)
• Payment information (processed by Stripe/Novi; not stored by us)
• Demographic information (voluntarily provided)
• IP address and clickstream data (pages visited, browser type, time stamps)
• Cookies and tracking technologies (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)

Third-Party Ad Networks

• We use third parties such as network advertisers to serve advertisements on our Site and on third-party websites or other media (e.g., social networking platforms). This enables us and these third parties to target advertisements to you for products and services in which you might be interested. Third-party ad network providers, advertisers, sponsors and/or traffic measurement services may use cookies, JavaScript, web beacons (including clear GIFs), Flash LSOs and other tracking technologies to measure the effectiveness of their ads and to personalize advertising content to you. These third-party cookies and other technologies are governed by each third party’s specific privacy policy, not this one. We may provide these third-party advertisers with information about you.Users in the United States may opt out of many third-party ad networks. For example, you may go to the Digital Advertising Alliance (“DAA”) Consumer Choice Page for information about opting out of interest-based advertising and their choices regarding having information used by DAA companies. You may also go to the Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) Consumer Opt-Out Page for information about opting out of interest-based advertising and their choices regarding having information used by NAI members.Opting out from one or more companies listed on the DAA Consumer Choice Page or the NAI Consumer Opt-Out Page will opt you out from those companies’ delivery of interest-based content or ads to you, but it does not mean you will no longer receive any advertising through our Site or on other websites. You may continue to receive advertisements, for example, based on the particular website that you are viewing (i.e., contextually based ads). Also, if your browsers are configured to reject cookies when you opt out on the DAA or NAI websites, your opt-out may not be effective. Additional information is available on the DAA’s website at www.aboutads.info or the NAI’s website at www.networkadvertising.org.

Online Behavioral Advertising and How You Can Opt-Out

• We may work with third-party advertising companies who may utilize cookies and web beacons, and data collected on our services, to customize advertisements to you on our services, as well as on other websites or mobile applications in their networks beyond our services. Among other things, these customized advertisements may advertise our products and services and third party products and services on websites or mobile applications not affiliated with us. Some of these ads are online behavioral advertising – which serve advertisements that are more likely to be of interest to you using non-personal behavioral information.  Such ads may contain cookies that allow monitoring of websites and mobile applications (including our own services) and your response to such advertisements.  Cookies or web beacons placed by these companies do not collect personal information, and the third-party advertising companies do not have access to or use your name, address, e-mail address, telephone number or other personal information; they may however, anonymously track your usage across our services and other websites or mobile applications in their networks. We limit companies that place our ads from using information for any purpose other than to assist us in our advertising efforts.For more information about these third-party advertising companies' privacy policies, visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s website at http://www.networkadvertising.org. If you prefer to not receive targeted advertising, you can opt-out of network advertising programs that use your information. To do so, please visit: the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page.

How We Use Information
We use data to provide membership services, process registrations, improve the website, send updates, troubleshoot issues, enhance security, and comply with legal obligations.

How We Share Information
We share data with service providers such as Novi AMS, Stripe, Mailchimp, event partners, and contractors with confidentiality obligations. We do not sell personal information.

Your Rights
You may update your information, request access, or opt out of marketing emails. Identity verification may be required.

Data Retention
We retain information as long as needed for membership, transactions, or legal compliance.

Data Security
We use commercially reasonable safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy
The Services are not intended for children under 18.

International Visitors (GDPR)
EU users may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or portability of their data.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy at any time.

Contact: info@associationsnorth.com

Cookie Notice

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance site functionality, analyze usage, personalize content, and support marketing efforts.

Managing Cookies
Users may disable cookies through browser settings.

Cookie Banner Language
“We use cookies to improve your experience, enhance site performance, and analyze usage. By continuing to browse, you agree to our use of cookies. Manage your settings in your browser. See our Privacy Policy for more information.”

Disclaimer

All website content—including educational materials, presentations, and speaker contributions—is for informational purposes only and does NOT constitute legal, financial, tax, or professional advice.

Views expressed by contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of Associations North.

Accessibility Statement

Associations North strives to maintain WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. If you encounter accessibility barriers or need accommodations, contact us at info@associationsnorth.com.

We regularly review the website for accessibility improvements.

DMCA Policy

If you believe your copyrighted material has been posted without authorization, you may submit a DMCA notice to:

info@associationsnorth.com
Subject: DMCA Takedown Request

Required information:
• Your name and contact information
• Identification of the copyrighted work
• URL of the infringing material
• Good-faith statement of unauthorized use
• Declaration under penalty of perjury
• Your signature

We will review and take appropriate action.